Students with less financial support from their parents are more likely to report housing and food insecurity, and this trend varies by racial and ethnic group.

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A majority of college students report lacking sufficient food or access to stable housing while enrolled, and a new study shows a connection between generational wealth and a student’s level of basic needs insecurity.

Research from the Institute on Higher Education Policy finds the likelihood that students receive support from their families varies significantly by race and ethnicity, and these gaps in financial support are tied to basic needs insecurity while enrolled.

The analysis points to a need for increased affordability in college, according to report authors, particularl

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